Sai Selvarajan was born on a Wednesday night during a coup d’état. He grew up in Nigeria playing soccer and riding bikes. He moved to Dallas with his family when he was nine. He graduated from the University of Texas (in Arlington) with a degree in Film and Graphic Design. Sai brings a fierce passion for storytelling, coupled with great design acumen, to his work. As a commercial editor, his stylistically intense pieces channel an emotional resonance that has defined his craft for brands such as Garmin, YETI, 7UP, Miller Lite, Frito Lay, Jeep, and Chrysler.

Sai has written and directed numerous short films including the 2021 SXSW Film Festival World Premiere of The Unlikely Fan, 2020 SXSW Film Festival Special Jury Recognition for Coup d’état Math, Sugarless Tea narrated by political comic Hari Kondabolu was Staff Picked by Vimeo. Sai’s title sequence for the feature Chasing Shakespeare earned him the Audience Award at SXSW’s Art Of The Title. His film Audible Static won an Audience Award at the NBC Universal ShortFest.

Sai brings a unique point of view to all his films. He specializes in real people stories that offer the audience a glimpse into lives and communities that often get pushed to the margins.